Evelyn's POV
I’m not even sure Julian is the right person to talk to.
That’s the thing about being an adult. Even opening up takes careful screening. Strangers don’t know your story. Family tends to judge and tell you what to do. In a crowd this big, who actually cares about me, and still knows how to handle it without hurting me?
In my world, Maddie is the only person I can lean on. But she’s not here right now.
That’s the downside of growing up. No matter how much we care about each other, we still have our own lives to deal with.
While I was hesitating, Julian suddenly let go of me. He took half a step back and gave me a calm smile. “Want a drink?”
I didn’t hesitate. “Why not.”
He let out a soft laugh and walked toward the pool.
He’s tall. Solid build. When he pushed himself up
